Indian Patent Office Starts Functioning As International Search & Examining Authority

On 15^th October 2013, Indian Patent Office announced its functioning as International Searching Authority and Preliminary Examining Authority under the PCT and the coming into force of Patent (Amendment) Rules 2013.

Amendment to Rules  4, 9, 17, 18, 19  are in conformity with Indian Patent Office becoming International Search and Examining Authority.

Link to amended Rules -http://www.ipindia.nic.in/ipr/patent/patent_Amendment_Rules_2013.pdf

Detailed Information at http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/isaweb/

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